What are the different types of bulk cargoes?

flowchart LR
    A[Bulk cargoes] --> B[Solid bulk cargoes]
    B --> C[Group A\nliquefiable]
    B --> D[Group B\nchemical hazard]
    B --> E[Group C\nneither]
    B --> F[Grain\nGrain Code]

• Definition: Bulk cargoes are unpackaged commodities shipped in large quantities directly into a ship’s holds
• Main division: Solid bulk cargoes (carried by bulk carriers)
• IMSBC classification: Group A (may liquefy), Group B (chemical hazard), Group C (neither)
• Grain: Separate Grain Code applies due to shifting/settling hazard
• Examples: coals, concentrates, grains, fertilizers, animal foodstuffs, sugar, quartz, salt, minerals, scrap metals and ores
• Governing instruments: IMSBC Code, Grain Code (MSC.23(59)), MS Act 2025 s.147